Usually, the transmitter is plugged into a socket from its stationary position while the receiver is battery operated since it could be brought anywhere. What Baby Monitors Do Baby monitors generally help mothers oversee the baby without being stuck inside the baby s room all day. Through this, mothers are able to do what must be done around the house thereby accomplishing a lot. One-way monitors from the name itself, basically only transmit sound through a single channel wherein parents can hear the sounds that their baby makes from the other end. However, the much-improved two-way monitors can allow parents to talk back to their child with their own portable transmitter. Parents who have children with separation anxiety often prefer this type of monitor, as hearing a familiar voice could usually calm the child. The only setbacks of wireless baby monitors are that it can be more expensive to wired devices and they are also prone to interference. Wireless Baby Monitors: Solving Interference Problems Issues of interference with wireless devices have been the long time concern of parents who use wireless baby monitors. No one can be at two places at the same time, and it has been one of the major dilemmas of parents who still want to be productive around the house but more importantly want to prioritize their child s safety. This is the very reason why baby monitors have become very useful to many parents. These gadgets allow parents to monitor the baby s activities while they are not inside of the nursery or are working at a distance. Baby video monitors, instead of just using audio, now make use of visuals. Parents can now opt to choose whether they want a camera installed so that they may be able to monitor their baby visually. The camera sends feeds to its partner video monitor used by the parents. Wired or Wireless Baby video monitors can either be wired or wireless. Be sure that you buy a model that allows you to place the receiver inside your pocket. An option that lets you wrap the portable device around your waistline is also an excellent alternative. Sound-activated Light It can be difficult to monitor baby sounds if you're trying to vacuum the floor or watch television.